Idaho Beaver are rarely talked about, but vital to Idaho’s ecosystem. They contribute not only to waterflow in many of Southeast Idaho’s prominent watersheds but also help with wildlife across the area. Sadly, beaver are managed as furbearers and their populations are steadily decreasing across our state. From migration blocades to mitigation issues that often result in the deaths of numerous beaver, Watershed Guardians advocate for appropriate behavior towards Idaho’s Beaver. It is essential that the issues resulting in beaver’s declining population be addressed and remediated, and Mike Settell gives us an introduction to what the threats are, and how we can help.
Further resources!
Portneuf Resource Council’s new website: portneufresourcecouncil.org
Watershed Guardians’ official website: https://watershedguardians.org/
More about the American Beaver from Idaho State Fish and Game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/species/taxa/15973
A fun read about Idaho’s 1948 Beaver Drop - where we parachuted beaver into the backcountry: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/why-beavers-were-parachuted-into-the-idaho-wilderness
For comments, topic suggestions, or more information, please reach out to Jessa at brigjes2@isu.edu and Emma at thacemma@isu.edu.
